Kerala Blasters FC Triumphs Over Inter Kashi 2-0 in ISL Opener
Kerala Blasters FC secured a 2-0 victory against Inter Kashi in their ISL season opener, showcasing strong performances throughout the match.
Pune, October 11 (Daily Kiran) : Kerala Blasters FC kicked off their Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season with a decisive 2-0 victory against Inter Kashi at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday. Vibin Mohanan opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by a late goal from Andre Green during stoppage time, sealing the win for the Blasters.
The match began with an aggressive push from Kerala Blasters. Freddy Lallawmavma attempted a long-range shot just five minutes in. Inter Kashi quickly responded, with Rosenberg Gabriel testing Kerala’s goalkeeper Arsh Sheikh from the left side of the box. Sheikh made a superb save to deny the equalizer. Manveer Singh also posed a threat, firing a shot that went over the crossbar, as both teams vied for control early on.
Kerala took the lead in the 18th minute when Vibin Mohanan scored, assisted by Koro Singh. Mohanan struck with his right foot from the center of the box, giving Kerala the advantage.
Inter Kashi sought to level the score, with Manveer Singh forcing another save from Sheikh in the 35th minute. Kerala continued to create chances; Lallawmavma had a shot saved by Albino Gomes, and Koro Singh missed a late opportunity in first-half stoppage time. The Blasters went into halftime with a narrow lead.
After the break, Kerala Blasters maintained pressure for a second goal. Substitute Momo Yanusane quickly made an impact with a shot shortly after entering the game. Paul Ramfangzauwa and Lallawmavma also tried to extend the lead, while Andre Green came close in the 65th minute but missed the target.
Inter Kashi remained in contention, attempting to equalize. In the 61st minute, Sheikh again denied Manveer Singh’s header, and Ayush Chikara’s shot went just wide in the 72nd minute as they pushed for a goal.
In the closing moments, Blasters continued to threaten. In the 80th minute, Sumit Sharma had a header from a corner that sailed over the bar. Inter Kashi pressed hard for an equalizer, but Kerala’s defense held firm.
The match was put beyond doubt in the fourth minute of stoppage time when Mohammad Sanan assisted Andre Green, who shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. This goal finalized the score at 2-0, marking a successful start to the ISL 2026-27 campaign for Kerala Blasters.
